PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Magnesium Carbonate Brand Names: US Mag onate [OTC] What is this drug used for? It is used to treat or prevent low magnesium levels. What do I need to tell the doctor BEFORE my child takes this drug? If your child has an allergy to this drug or any part of this drug. If your child is allergic to any drugs like this one or any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; coug h; swelling of face, lips, tong ue, or throat; or any other sig ns. If your child has kidney disease. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child s drug s (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take this drug with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while my child takes this drug? Tell all of your child s health care providers that your child is taking this drug. This includes your child s doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the Magnesium Carbonate 1/5
doctor. This drug prevents many other drug s from g etting into the body. If your child takes other drug s, check with the doctor or pharmacist to see if your child needs to take them at some other time than this drug. If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby: Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to your child and the baby. What are some side effects that I need to call my child s doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even thoug h it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child s doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Sig ns of an allerg ic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tig htness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tong ue, or throat. Severe diarrhea. What are some other side effects of this drug? All drug s may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child s doctor or g et medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother your child or do not go away: Diarrhea. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child s doctor. Call your child s doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to your national health ag ency. How is this drug best given? Magnesium Carbonate 2/5
Give this drug as ordered by your child s doctor. Read all information g iven to you. Follow all instructions closely. Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this drug. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this drug. Give this drug with food. What do I do if my child misses a dose? Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your child s next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child s normal time. Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. How do I store and/or throw out this drug? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back prog rams in your area. General drug facts If your child s symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child s doctor. Do not share your child s drug with others and do not give anyone else s drug to your child. Keep a list of all your child s drug s (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your child s doctor. Talk with your child s doctor before g iving your child any new drug, including Magnesium Carbonate 3/5
prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drug s may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of g eneral information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warning s, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Last Reviewed Date 2017-10-05 Copyright 2019 Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. and its affiliates and/or licensors. All rig hts reserved. Magnesium Carbonate 4/5
If you have any questions or concerns, talk with a member of your healthcare team. You can reach them Monday throug h Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at. After 5:00 PM, during the weekend, and on holidays, please call. If there s no number listed, or you re not sure, call 212-639-2000. Magnesium Carbonate 2019 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Generated on March 16, 2019 Magnesium Carbonate 5/5